Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick named three of his former NFL draft picks to his Midseason All-Star Team.
Defensive end Keion White, cornerback Christian Gonzalez, and former Patriots kicker Chad Ryland, who is now with the Arizona Cardinals, were all named to the team.
White has recorded four sacks and 38 combined tackles on the season, while Gonzalez has established himself as one of the best corners in all of football. The former University of Oregon standout is having another solid year, tallying 40 combined tackles and an interception in nine games played.
Meanwhile, Ryland has made a major impact on the Cardinals. The 2023 fourth-round draft pick has made 10-of-11 field goals and all nine of his extra points. He was most recently named the Special Teams Player of the Month for October.
Keion White, Christian Gonzalez, and Chad Ryland (!) got some recognition on Bill Belichick’s Coach show pic.twitter.com/pFsTXocy1V
— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) November 8, 2024
White and Gonzalez are becoming defensive cornerstones for the organization, and Ryland is finding tremendous success after a change of scenery.
It just goes to show Belichick’s imprint on the game is still very much alive, even when he’s away from coaching.
